A web hosting service is a type of Internet hosting service that allows individuals and organizations to make their own website accessible via the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies that provide space on a server they own or lease for use by their clients as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center. Web hosts can also provide data center space and connectivity to the Internet for servers they do not own to be located in their data center, called colocation or Housing as it is commonly called in Latin America or France.
The scope of hosting services varies widely. The most basic is web page and small-scale file hosting, where files can be uploaded via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or a Web interface. The files are usually delivered to the Web "as is" or with little processing. Many Internet service providers (ISPs) offer this service free to their subscribers. People can also obtain Web page hosting from other, alternative service providers. Personal web site hosting is typically free, advertisement-sponsored, or inexpensive. Business web site hosting often has a higher expense.
Single page hosting is generally sufficient only for personal web pages. A complex site calls for a more comprehensive package that provides database support and application development platforms (e.g. PHP, Java, Ruby on Rails, ColdFusion, and ASP.NET). These facilities allow the customers to write or install scripts for applications like forums and content management. For e-commerce, SSL is also highly recommended.
The host may also provide an interface or control panel for managing the Web server and installing scripts as well as other services like e-mail. Some hosts specialize in certain software or services (e.g. e-commerce). They are commonly used by larger companies to outsource network infrastructure to a hosting company.
ASI is proud to offer the following hosting models from our affiliate Apex Technology and Consulting
1. Shared Hosting
First-time webmasters often sign on for the least expensive ‘shared hosting’. As the name implies, your site will be sharing a server with possibly hundreds of other websites. Customers will agree to not exceed a specified percentage of the server’s CPU usage.
Shared Hosting is offered on the assumption that customers won’t use all the storage (bandwidth) they’ve been promised. In fact, beginning webmasters typically run small websites with traffic volumes that only require a fraction of the bandwidth included in their agreement. Although a rare occurrence, sudden peaks in website traffic and data transfers may cause your website to exceed the limit, giving the provider the right to temporarily seize the website.
2. Virtual Private Hosting
Unlike Shared Hosting, with a Virtual Private Server (VPS) you will have a dedicated server. Also called Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS), with this type of hosting, you will still share a server with other clients but have your own environment on the server. A single server can be divided into individual unites that run on their own operative system and can individually booted. However, you will still be sharing the physical server’s CPU-usage, disk space and bandwidth with other VPS users.
3. Dedicated Hosting
Unlimited, all-inclusive and most extensive option, Dedicated Hosting gives you a server dedicated to your website alone. No more sharing! The only limitations are based on the actual performance standards and size of the server, which can always be upgraded.
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